Commerce/BIS, in coordination with
other government agencies and private entities, conducts
assessments of U.S. industries deemed critical to our national
security. The information gathered is needed to assess the health
and competitiveness as well as the needs of the targeted industry
sector in order to maintain a strong U.S. industrial base.
EO: EO
12656 Name/Subject of EO: Assigmment of Emergency Preparedness
Responsibilities
PL:
Pub.L. 81 - 774 705 Name of Law: Defense Production Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.